In the heart of a charming area, The Great Western Hotel invites you to indulge in an English breakfast and unwind with a coffee from the cafe. Guests praise its helpful staff and ideal location while enjoying free self parking, luggage storage, WiFi, conference space and 4 meeting rooms.
Bristol International Airport (BRS) - 52 min drive
Cardiff International Airport (CWL) - 114 min drive
Taunton Station - 4 min walk
Bridgwater Station - 16 min drive
Tiverton Parkway Station - 22 min drive
Restaurants
The Kings Arms - 9 min walk
Starbucks - 4 min walk
The Plough Inn - 4 min walk
Istanbul Grill & Kebab House - 3 min walk
Pizza Hut - 6 min walk
About this property
The Great Western Hotel
The Great Western Hotel is a great choice for a stay in Taunton. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Other highlights include a snack bar/deli and a garden. The helpful staff and breakfast get great marks from fellow travelers.
At a glance
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Hotel size
15 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Onsite parking limited
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 7:00 AM–10:00 AM
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Coffee/tea in a common area
Snack bar/deli
Working away
4 meeting rooms
Conference space (538 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Luggage storage
Porter/bellhop
Facilities
Garden
Picnic area
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Well-lit path to entrance
Room amenities
Be entertained
32-inch flat-screen TV
Home comfort
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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Frequently asked questions
Does The Great Western Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Great Western Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available.
Is parking offered on site at The Great Western Hotel?
Yes, there's free self parking. Parking spots may be limited.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Great Western Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at The Great Western Hotel and nearby?
The Great Western Hotel has a picnic area and a garden.
What's the area around The Great Western Hotel like?
The Great Western Hotel is a short 4-minute walk from Taunton Station and 9 minutes' walk from County Cricket Ground. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.
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Reviews
The Great Western Hotel Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.6
Cleanliness
7.6
Location
9.6
Staff & service
8.8
Eco-friendliness
9.0
Property conditions & facilities
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, with a variety of options, including cooked breakfasts made with quality ingredients. (85 reviews)
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Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 17, 2025
Clean, friendly & comfortable.
Very welcoming from young lady at reception, room clean & comfortable with good shower, although could do with rubber safety mat as quite slippery.
Good breakfast with quick service from same young lady, seems she was running the place single handed, a good jib shr was doing too. Would certainly stay again.
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
My 4th Stay
My 4th Stay
Lester
Lester, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 27, 2025
Super hotel, helpful staff great location
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 31, 2025
Another Excellent stay at The Great Western hotel
Generous breakfast with variety. Cooked breakfasts with quality ingredients and delicious. Large rooms with comfortable bed. Clean and comfortable.
Yvonne
Yvonne, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Aug 27, 2025
I will stay again
I have stayed here three times don’t forget to put your car registration in the car park. The back of the hotel is a lot quieter than the front Wi-Fi is good. Breakfast is nice and starts at 7 am.The only thing that needs to be sorted out are the windows I have to wedge them open with something. I will be staying again.
Lester
Lester, 4-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 13, 2025
Nice big room and clean. Comfy bed
Emily
Emily, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jul 16, 2025
This was my 3rd stay
This was my 3rd stay
Lester
Lester, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Excellent staff, very comfortable stay. Would definitely recommend and would stay again.
Michelle
Michelle, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Apr 16, 2025
A Pleasant stay
A pleasant stay nice large room food was good nice breakfast served from 7am
Lester
Lester, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 12, 2025
Friendly staff, good breakfasts, clean rooms, interesting history to the hotel. Would highly recommend and definitely stay again
Timothy
Timothy, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 26, 2025
A well presented property with lovely staff. Nicely done rooms
brian
brian, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 4, 2025
Room was clean and spacious. Good shower.
James
James, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
May 14, 2025
Another pleasant stay don't forget to register your car on check in.
Lester
Lester, 3-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2025
Great stay, thank you.
Great stay, lovely clean room and comfy bed.
Amazing breakfast and service...we have been to stay here many times and this visit did not disappoint. Thank you, we will be back !
Paul
Paul, 2-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 5, 2025
Lovely place very private and lovely hot showers
Phil
Phil, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Jun 4, 2025
Free parking and walkable to brew house theatre. Room clean. Breakfast was great being included in price. Staff friendly.
Gregory
Gregory, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 26, 2025
A very nice, pleasant hotel and i would recommend it to anyone staying in the Taunton area. I will defiantly stay there again.
Martin Geroge
Martin Geroge, 1-night trip
4/10 Fair
May 29, 2025
A bit too overpriced for the standard of accommodation. Polite staff.
Shoaib
Shoaib, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
Sep 20, 2024
A very pleasant stay, staff are very friendly, fantastic breakfast.
Maria
Maria, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Aug 20, 2025
Quirky
Overall the hotel is very comfortable. The breakfast was very good with various options as the hotel is next to the railway station. If you have a front facing room it can be somewhat noisy. A little bit strange that you were given a small bottle of milk for your room, I would rather see pre-packed small cartons or sleeves. The shower in my room was slightly damaged again. The hotel is a little bit quirky that the door is locked from 830 where you have to ring to get back in the main question is is it worth the money you could get a Premier Inn for the same price, but not as quirky as this hotel
Barrie
Barrie, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Nov 30, 2024
Nice clean hotel
Brent
Brent, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
May 21, 2025
B
The bedroom was really nice, spacious and comfortable. We stayed in a Premier double. Breakfast service was sometimes a little chaotic; we didn't mind this in view of the training aspect of the hotel but it might put some people off. I think you need to buy in to the ethos of the hotel. Location excellent, right opposite the station.
LINDA
LINDA, 5-night trip
6/10 Good
Sep 7, 2025
Tay at you peril
Where do you start. Greeted well. Downhill from there. £10 for a cheese sandwich. (,pic). Room needed some maintenance. Windows wouldn't stay open. Toilet seat loose. Dressing table wedged between two walls with a radiator in front of it so yo can't open the draws. Gotta see it to believe it. Toated panini was nearly raw. Milk for tea in room with only herbal teas supplied. Could go on. Stay atyour peril. Staff member streaming with a severe cold handling food. Probably the worst hotel i have stayed in for a long year.
Roy
Roy, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 15, 2025
Delicious breakfast
Very close to the station. Comfortable, quiet and delicious breakfast
Emma
Emma, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2025
Situated a little out of town centre but within walking distance. Good hotel, good size room with very nice en-suite. Nice and clean. Lovely breakfast. Overall a nice stay